Eight of Swords
A wounded Viking warrior kneels surrounded by blades, exhausted but resolute, communing with their gods while a rune-glowing sword and a secondary rune mark spiritual support. Upright, the card points to feeling trapped, restricted mobility, isolation, and the need to draw from reserve power and knowledge to endure. Reversed, it signals the removal of obstacles, clearing the path, and regaining freedom to move forward despite resistance. Overall, it advises tapping inner reserves and spiritual aid to overcome constraints and keep advancing.
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Description
A Viking warrior kneels on the ground. The blades of seven shiny swords are aimed at their body. They are tired, and blood pours from the many cuts all over their body. Their face holds an air of conviction. They are preparing for a second round. Their eyes are closed, and they are in communion with their gods. They lean against their sword, which glows with a single Rune. A secondary Rune appears above the warrior's head.
Upright
Feeling trapped, draw from reserve power, use all your knowledge, restricted mobility, isolation.
Reversed
Removing obstacles, clear the path, move with freedom, fight through resistance, keep moving forward.
Bind Rune
Draw from reserve power to remove the blocks you're facing.
Visual Description
A battered, long-haired man kneels in a wet, marshy landscape gripping a sword point-first into the ground. Seven other blades arch toward him from the edges of the card, forming an enclosing ring of steel. Dark clouds and distant mountains loom under a cold, muted sky, and an ornate number 8 sits above a sword symbol at the top of the image. The scene feels tense, isolated, and surrounded by sharp metal.
Runic tarot
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